Looking for Your Mommy Makeover? Call Our Staff Today!

Last updated: May 14, 2024

Your children have brought great joy into your life. For many women, childbirth is the most precious moment in their lives.
Some areas of a mother’s body, such as the abdomen and breasts, may be affected by childbearing and breastfeeding. These areas may refuse to return to their pre-childbearing shape. Some of the physical changes that happen following pregnancy, such as stretched skin, stubborn fat deposits, and separated abdominal muscles, may only be treated with surgery. No matter how much diet and exercise you endure, your body just does not want to cooperate. You want your body back.

How do you get your body back?

One way is through surgical procedures that have been designed to enhance the bodies of mommies. These procedures are commonly called “Mommy Makeovers”, “Mommie Makeovers”, “Mommy Lifts”, “Mommy Makovers” or “Mommy Tucks”.
and may be tailored to the specific needs of YOUR body, making it as good as or even more appealing than the day you walked down the aisle!

What IS a Mommy Makeover?

Today, more and more women are turning to surgery as a means of restoring their bodies’ youthful appearance, rejuvenating the breasts and abdomen. Mommy Makeovers are a combination of procedures which will restore your body to its pre-pregnancy appearance. They generally feature one or a combination of the following procedures:

“Tummy Tuck” or “Mini Tummy Tuck”,

is the commonly-used term for Abdominoplasty; it is designed to remove extra skin around the midsection. An incision is made well below the navel, where it is least likely to show. Along with removal of excess skin, liposuction and a tightening of separated abdominal muscles may also be done, returning this area of your body to near-prechildbearing appearance. In your case, a “mini-tummy-tuck” may all that is required.

“Breast Lift”,

Otherwise known as Mastopexy, may be used to return sagging or deflated breasts to their youthful shape and contour.
“Breast augmentation”,
also known as Augmentation Mammoplasty, may be used to increase or simply restore breast size. Saline or silicone implants may be used.

“Breast Reduction”,

may be required when the breasts do not return to pre-nursing size or have an unbalanced appearance.

“Liposuction”

may also be used to remove excess fat from hips and thighs, restoring that youthful appearance.

Today, more and more women are turning to “Mommy Makeover” cosmetic surgery to regain their pre-childbirth figure and to enhance their self-confidence.
Our Mommy Makeovers are designed to help you get your body back after childbirth. While some women have bodies that bounce back after having children, others need a little extra help regaining that youthful bust and flat tummy.

That’s where our skilled and compassionate staff come in. They will help improve your appearance, self-confidence and quality of life.

Use this list of FAQs to help you decide if a Mommy Makeover is right for you:

What is the ideal Mommy Makeover candidate?
You have completed childbearing. Future pregnancies may compromise the results of a Mommy Makeover.
You have used diet and exercise to return near your target weight.
Weight is stable.
You are in good health overall.

What will my consultations be like?
Your doctor will ask your medical history, current status, current prescriptions, overall health including blood pressure. You will have the opportunity to point out areas of your body that you would like to see improved. The surgeon will discuss realistic expectations and outcomes for this type of surgery.

Is the Mommy Makeover done all at once?
Mommy makeovers may require one or 2 surgeries.
What is the recovery time?
One to four weeks. Many patients return to work in about two weeks.

Will a hospital stay be required?
Patients normally go home the day of the surgery. Occasionally an overnight stay is recommended.

What about scars?
Scars are an inevitable result of surgery. Incisions are made in areas that are less noticeable and/or will be hidden by clothing. Proper post-surgery care will help minimize scars. Additionally, most scars will fade somewhat with time.

How should I prepare for surgery?
Refrain from smoking 6 weeks before and after surgery
Proper planning. Understand why you are having this surgery, know your expectations and discuss them with your doctor.

Will I require assistance in the home after my surgery?
Yes. In the first weeks following surgery, you will require help with housekeeping chores such as laundry and anything else requiring strenuous activity including care of active children. Make plans to have friends and family assist you for at least the first week after surgery.

How long will my recovery take?
Normally one to four weeks.

Will follow-up visits be required?
Yes, to remove any sutures and drains. The follow-up normally occurs one to two weeks after surgery.
Will I be able to drive?
Normally, it is a few weeks before driving is allowed.
What does a Mommy Makeover cost? How much is a Mommy Makeover? How much does a mommy makeover cost? What is the mommy makeover price?
Cost of these procedures will vary depending on choice of surgeon, geographical location and other factors. In general, costs may vary between $6,000 and $30,000.

Will my insurance pay for Mommy Makeover?
Generally, this is an elective procedure which is not covered by insurance. In the case of breast reduction, if breasts are enlarged sufficiently to cause back or neck pain, insurance MAY cover surgery for breast reduction. In this case, your surgeon may work with your insurance carrier to ensure coverage of this cost.
Mommy Makeover Before and After
Some Mommy Makeover Reviews and Sources:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

http://www.smartbeautyguide.com/procedures/complete-solutions/mommy-makeover/